Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Southern Lebanon Endures Massive Damage: 40,000 Homes Leveled Across 37 Towns
Israeli forces have systematically destroyed entire neighborhoods in southern Lebanon, leveling more than 37 towns and wiping out over 40,000 residential units, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Gaps in Coastal Radar Enabled Israeli Raid in Batroun, Army Commander Says
Lebanon’s army chief, General Joseph Aoun, detailed to Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati how Israeli forces likely exploited gaps in the country's coastal radar system during the recent raid carried out in Batroun. The briefing comes as Lebanese officials seek answers on how Israel’s elite Shayetet 13 unit carried out the landing undetected.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Opinion
The Emptying of Baalbek Is a Moment to Take Stock
“Large numbers of people continue to flee their homes every day, as Israel’s military operations in Lebanon have been going on unabated.” These disturbing words could be from almost any news report about Israel’s invasion of its northern neighbour over the past month. However, they can be found in a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre issued on July 27, 2006.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
A Future Without Hezbollah
At the end of September, when Israel’s campaign to destroy Hezbollah was reaching its height, I met one of the group’s supporters in a seaside café in western Beirut. He was a middle-aged man with a thin white beard and the spent look of someone who had not slept for days. He was an academic of sorts, not a fighter, but his ties to Hezbollah were deep and long-standing.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Sports
Tottenham Forward Son Heung-min Crowned Asia’s International Player of the Year
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min was crowned as Asia’s International Player of the Year for the fourth time by the Asian Football Confederation at its annual awards ceremony Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Real Madrid Launch Investigation into Racist Insults After El Clasico Defeat
Real Madrid has launched an investigation into racist insults directed at players during Saturday’s 4-0 home loss to Barcelona in LaLiga, it said on Sunday.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Friday 24 May 2024 12:29:20
Mikati Celebrates Tripoli As “Capital Of Arab Culture”, Pushes For Ending Disruption
During a celebration marking the announcement of "Tripoli the Capital of Arab Culture," Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, delivered a speech emphasizing the city's rich and vibrant history.
"Today, we celebrate a living, pulsating history that Tripoli has carried and protected through generations," Mikati said, highlighting Tripoli's unique blend of heritage, encompassing mosques, churches, the sea, the citadel, markets, and the harmonious coexistence of its people.
The Caretaker PM lauded Tripoli as a city unlike any other, a mosaic of cultural and religious landmarks, educational institutions, markets, and diverse neighborhoods.
He underscored the city’s role in fostering national unity and its historical commitment to Arab causes, notably the Palestinian cause and the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza and southern Lebanon.
Reflecting on Tripoli’s journey into modernity in the mid-20th century, Mikati praised the city’s cultural evolution and openness to external influences while maintaining its identity. He also celebrated the inclusion of the Rashid Karami International Fair in the UNESCO World Heritage list, acknowledging the responsibility to preserve this architectural marvel.
Addressing Lebanon’s current political paralysis, Mikati called for renewed efforts to break the cycle of repeated crises, urging political leaders to learn from past mistakes and focus on electing a new president and revitalizing state institutions.
Mikati went on to stress the importance of overcoming obstacles to support the government's efforts in maintaining state functions amid challenging circumstances.
Mikati then commended the efforts of Minister of Culture, Mohammad Wissam Mortada, for his dedication to ensuring the success of the cultural events in Tripoli, and praised the enthusiasm of cultural organizations in the city.
"Today, Tripoli joyously celebrates its coronation as the Capital of Arab Culture despite the harsh circumstances surrounding it and the nation. Congratulations to Tripoli, Lebanon, and the Arab world. Long live culture, Arabism, Tripoli, and Lebanon," Mikati concluded.
